Monthly Archives: April 2015

Leicestershire twins Luis and Kian King have found a stem cell match. Juvenile-onset Krabbe Disease The boys from Sileby were diagnosed with the rare condition Juvenile-onset Krabbe Disease which causes loss of motor skills and severely shortens life expectancy. In Krabbe Disease the body is missing an important enzyme which breaks down certain types of fat-based(…)

April is Caesarean Awareness Month and the perfect opportunity to debunk a common misconception about umbilical cord blood stem cell collection and cesarean births. There are 4 kinds of caesarean birth; elective, unplanned, urgent and emergency. Elective Caesarean Births An elective cesarean birth is planned in advance, often when the mother (or baby) has an underlying(…)

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Cord blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets just like regular blood but because of the special job that cord blood does, nourishing your growing baby, it is rich in stem cells and growth hormones.
Cord blood is the richest and least invasive source of stem cells from the human body. The stem cells found in your baby’s umbilical cord blood can be used to treat over 80 illnesses. Read more...

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